Re:WhatsApp backdoor allows snooping on encrypted messages
by mysticmarvel on Friday January 13, 2017 @08:02AM
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This exploit is not in the original Signal protocol, and was introduced by WhatsApp. Signal discards undelivered messages when the encryption key changes, WhatsApp implemented re-transmission because they think it improves usability. It does do that, and it also introduces this security risk.
It says so right in the article. Stop spreading FUD.
Re:WhatsApp backdoor allows snooping on encrypted messages
by antihero on Friday January 13, 2017 @09:28AM
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Moxie endorsed Whatsapp, though. We view Moxie as a trusted actor, so either he is untrustworthy which would SUCK or he didn't know that they did this.
It says so right in the article. Stop spreading FUD.